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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146.66, 202.32 and 90.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146.66, 202.32 and 90.63 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146.66 : 202.32 = 90.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146.66/202.32 = 90.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146.66x = 202.32 × 90.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146.66x = 18,336.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.26/146.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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